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When it comes to travel, few things are more frustrating than feeling your skin act up mid-flight—especially when you’re stuck in a pressurized metal tube 35,000 feet in the air. The low humidity in airplane cabins (often below 20 percent, compared to the average indoor level of 40–60 percent) can severely dehydrate skin, weakening its barrier, and triggering everything from excess oil production and breakouts to flakiness and irritation. Add to that disrupted sleep, time zone changes, and the general stress of travel, and you’ve got a perfect storm for skin issues.
The good news? With the proper in-flight skincare routine—and a few expert-approved products—you can keep your